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Changes to top 10 in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

Rugby World Cup 2023 got off to a pulsating start this weekend with several changes to the top 20 in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     England, Australia and Wales all climb two...

All Black briefing: Scott and Jordie Barrett and scrum coach Jason Ryan

Scott Barrett, second-row On the forward pack feeling the hurt after two big losses in a row:  "I don't think we are lacking any determination, there is plenty of hunger and drive in the group....

Rugby World Cup 2023 round one review

Eight matches down, another 40 to come – and Rugby World Cup 2023 is already setting a high bar. France and New Zealand defied energy-sapping temperatures at Stade de France to put on...

RWC2023 Team of the Week Round 1

A thrilling opening round of RWC2023 gifted the fans 50 tries at 6.25 tries per game with the tackles topping out a 1937 for the weekend and three incredible drop goals from geroge Ford.   The...

Japan reaction: Fakatava, captain Nagare, head coach Joseph

ON-FIELD REACTION  Amato Fakatava, Mastercard Player of the Match On the game: “Today was pretty tough. We expect Chile to come strong. It's pretty hot but happy to be out there with the...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: England v Argentina

Chile will become the latest Rugby World Cup debutant

Los Condores will become the 10th new team to appear at a Rugby World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1987 when they take on Japan in Toulouse on Sunday. We take a look at past tournaments to see...

Ford inspires England to 27-10 win over Argentina in Marseille

England fly-half George Ford kicked all of his side’s points as they beat Argentina 27-10 at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, despite playing almost the entire match with 14 players. England flanker...

Watch Tom Curry red carded for dangerous head clash

Tom Curry was on the field fr minutes before making a tackle that cost him and England a red card   🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚 🇦🇷 CARTON JAUNE POUR TOM CURRY !L’Anglais est...

Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji

Wales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday.   It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with...